Dugout chatter
â€œYeah, Iâ€™m eager to get out there, Iâ€™m ready. But when youâ€™re not in the lineup, you have to be ready regardless. When Iâ€™m waiting to get my chance, I play the game mentally. Itâ€™s almost like Iâ€™m a manager, knowing who we have used, making sure Iâ€™m aware of whatâ€™s going on. That way, Iâ€™m ready when my time comes.â€?
— Jeff Baker, who gets his first start of the season tonight, playing right field in front of Brad Hawpe. Baker is 3-for-3 with a home run in three pinch-hit appearances.

Number of note: Rockies pitchers have issued zero walks over the last two games. Itâ€™s just the second time in franchise history the club has gone consecutive games without walking a batter.